To be precise, Phillipe wasn't mistaken. Xue Tianao's current steps had indeed lost their former stability, becoming somewhat shaky. Phillipe had only entertained doubts, but many powerful people had already confirmed it.
Xue Tianao's disguise was quite convincing, managing to conceal the previous inconsistency in his movements. Such a fake act could deceive the masses, but it couldn't escape the discerning eyes of high-ranking powerhouses.
Consequently, the gazes of these powerhouses towards Xue Tianao gradually grew peculiar. Despite his composed appearance and confident smile, they couldn't help but associate him with excessive indulgence and its ensuing weakness...
or, to put it bluntly, with eunuchs who had just suffered abuse.